UPDATED: Female jogger hit by car, killed in Limerick (VIDEO)

(Updated 6:15 p.m.)LIMERICK — A female jogger died Monday afternoon after she was struck by a car that allegedly traveled across its lane of traffic on North Lewis Road.

Emergency personnel dispatched to the scene near the entrance to Chesterbrook Academy around 2:45 p.m. determined that the jogger, who appeared to be in her 20s, died at the scene, according to the Limerick Police.

“A helicopter was put on standby but it was called off when it became apparent she was deceased,” Chief William Albany, of the Limerick Police, said.

Although the woman “had no identification on her person,” a police release said, “tentative identification” was acquired by checking her cell phone. Her name will not be released until relatives are informed of her death.

According to police, a green Ford Focus hatchback driven by an 18-year-old man drove northbound on North Lewis Road before crossing over into the southbound lane. When he crossed over, he allegedly struck the woman from behind before smashing into a utility pole.

Why he crossed over is undetermined, but the driver reportedly told police he was distracted by changing the radio stations in his car.

The police release said the driver “declined to give a statement or allow a search of his cell phone,” at the scene.

He reportedly suffered minor injuries and police indicated that he was taken via Friendship Fire Company ambulance to Phoenixville Hospital. Some reports said he went to an undetermined trauma center in the area.

The Ford sustained extensive damage to its front end as a result of the crash. It came to a rest facing south on the southbound side of the roadway.

The utility pole was still standing but also appeared to sustain some damage as well at its base.

Initially, it was reported that police were searching for a white van as part of a hit and run, but that proved erroneous.

Montgomery County Detectives are assisting in the ongoing investigation into the crash.

With North Lewis Road closed between King and Benner Roads into Monday evening, dismissal for children at the Chesterbrook Academy was an issue.

Albany said the day care sent out an alert notifying parents of the issue and things were being taken care of.

Linfield and Limerick Fire Company personnel responded to the scene and Royersford Police were observed there as well.